bash
UK: bæʃ | US: bæʃ
v. to strike violently or forcefully
v. to criticize harshly
n. a forceful blow or attack
n. (informal) a lively party or celebration
The word "bash" likely originates from the Scandinavian word baske, meaning "to strike" or "beat," which entered English dialects in the 16th century. The "-h" may have been added for emphasis or as a dialectal variation. Over time, "bash" evolved to encompass both physical violence (e.g., "He bashed the door") and metaphorical force (e.g., "The critic bashed the film"). The informal sense of "a lively party" (e.g., "birthday bash") emerged in the 20th century, possibly influenced by the energetic connotations of the word.
He bashed the nail into the wall with a hammer.
The media bashed the politician for his controversial remarks.
She suffered a nasty bash on the head during the accident.
Let’s throw a big bash for her graduation!
The boxer bashed his opponent with a series of quick punches.